The 14 Best Citrus Perfumes 2024

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Best Lemon-Forward Perfume

Maison Margiela 'REPLICA' Under the Lemon Trees

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Best Lemon-Forward Perfume

Maison Margiela 'REPLICA' Under the Lemon Trees

Fresh lemon is balanced by coriander and musk in this transportive, sophisticated fragrance.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“One of my absolute favorite perfumes! A fresh crowd pleaser perfect for everyday wear during the spring and summer! I get a lot of the green tea and céder the longer it stays on my skin. Highly recommend!” —worduser

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Best Not-Too-Citrus Perfume

KAYALI Citrus

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Best Not-Too-Citrus Perfume

KAYALI Citrus

This slightly sweet option is citrus forward, but it's blended with a good bit of rose for added floral depth.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“I love how the scent starts with that bright and fresh citrusy blast. After a few minutes, it starts to settle into a gentle rose. Rose can be a powerful and strong element in a perfume but here, it is tamed by the musk.” —loladiva

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Best Clean Citrus Perfume

Henry Rose Windows Down

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Best Clean Citrus Perfume

Henry Rose Windows Down

This blend from clean line Henry Rose has a handful of citrus notes—neroli, grapefruit, bergamot, and orange blossom—but still has a light and airy quality.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“I'm closing in on 50 and this is the perfume I have been looking for all my life. It smells fresh and not like chemicals. It makes you want to stop and take a deep breath. It does not give me a headache and it makes me happy to put it on in the morning.” —Kellie

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Most Citrusy

PHLUR Tangerine Boy Eau de Parfum

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Most Citrusy

PHLUR Tangerine Boy Eau de Parfum

Phlur didn’t mess around with this bright, genderless scent, co-created by one of the top perfumers, Jérome Epinette.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“Love the way it smells exactly like an orange and then dries down to a musky sweet smell. My new go-to for summer next year for sure.” —localoptimist

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Best Classic Citrus Perfume

CHANEL CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE Eau de Toilette

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Best Classic Citrus Perfume

CHANEL CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE Eau de Toilette

This popular spinoff of the iconic Chance scent has citron and teakwood to brighten up the jasmine notes.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“You smell like Paris: super elegant and fresh. Perfect to smell super elegant every day.” —rocioescamilla

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Best Beachy Citrus Perfume

TOM FORD Neroli Portofino

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Best Beachy Citrus Perfume

TOM FORD Neroli Portofino

As the name suggests, this fragrance is Tom Ford's homage to the Italian Riviera—no flight required.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“Hands down, favorite scent! It’s fresh, clean and reminds you of summer (but I wear it all year round).” —tokyospinach

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Best Luxury Citrus Perfume

Parfums de Marly DARCY

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Best Luxury Citrus Perfume

Parfums de Marly DARCY

The bottle is museum-worthy alone, but what's inside—an intoxicating blend of citrus, jasmine, and patchouli—is just as lovely.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“This smells absolutely lovely! It has all my favorite notes of patchouli, rose, jasmine, bergamot, and musk. This is a good one!”—Doedra2560

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Best Orange-Forward Perfume

Ellis Brooklyn West Eau de Parfum

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Best Orange-Forward Perfume

Ellis Brooklyn West Eau de Parfum

This small-batch fragrance is bright, light, and perfect for everyday wear.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“I love this scent. It smells like what I imagine a perfect Sangria tastes like. It is delicious.” —Kecia

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Best New Citrus Perfume

Perfumehead Somewhere

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Best New Citrus Perfume

Perfumehead Somewhere

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This bottle will set you back a pretty penny, but it will be worth it every time someone compliments you on the scent—a tropical blend of blood orange, sandalwood, and palo santo.

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Best Sophisticated Citrus Perfume

Matiere Premiere Neroli Oranger

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Best Sophisticated Citrus Perfume

Matiere Premiere Neroli Oranger

Matiere Premiere leaves no room for mystery; every ingredient in this fragrance has a clearly defined natural origin: orange blossom from Tunisia, bergamot from Italy, neroli from Lebanon, and ylang ylang from Comoros.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“Nice fresh and uplifting neroli/orange blossom! To my nose this has the perfect amount of astringency; enough to add a refreshing vibe but not enough to make it unpalatable. Excellent combination of sweet, fresh, and clean. Great for a hot day in spring or summer!” —wst

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Best Grapefruit-Forward Perfume

Jo Malone London Grapefruit Cologne

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Best Grapefruit-Forward Perfume

Jo Malone London Grapefruit Cologne

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It may say grapefruit on the bottle, but this simple—but never boring—scent has notes of rosemary, peppermint, vetiver, and more to round out its fresh finish.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“​​This scent, by far, is the best I've ever worn. Some scents spray on strong and you need to wait for it to ‘settle’ to enjoy its fragrance. You will enjoy its fragrance from the second you spray it on.” —rcc1022

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Best Vacation-Ready Perfume

AERIN Limone di Sicilia Parfum

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Best Vacation-Ready Perfume

AERIN Limone di Sicilia Parfum

This sweet lemon scent will hold you over until you make that White Lotus-inspired Sicily trip happen.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“Like being transported to Italy. Wearing this fragrance reminds me of a walk through a grove of lemon trees, a limoncello store, or walking on a stone street on a sunny day with a gelato al limone. Instant love.” —Rochelle

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Limited Edition

Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Clementina

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Limited Edition

Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Clementina

Speaking of dreamy Italian vacations, Aerin just released a new sister scent to its ultra-popular Mediterranean Honeysuckle, called Mediterranean Honeysuckle Clementina. Inspired by the Amalfi Coast, notes of this limited edition gem include Corsican clementine, orange bigarade, Italian bergamot, jasmine sambac, bourgeon cassis, honeysuckle, ambrox, musk, and moss.

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Best Spicy Citrus Perfume

Acqua di Parma Yuzu Eau de Parfum

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Best Spicy Citrus Perfume

Acqua di Parma Yuzu Eau de Parfum

Japanese yuzu gets the star treatment in this perfume, which also features notes of sandalwood and licorice.

What the Reviewers Are Saying:

“I love unisex perfumes like this. This one is perfect combination of bittersweet and citrusy. It settles nicely on the skin and is not overwhelming. Definitely my go-to summer scent!” —aesthlines

Lindy Segal is a beauty writer and editor. In addition to regularly contributing to BAZAAR.COM, she also writes for Glamour, People, WhoWhatWear, and Fashionista, among other publications. She lives in New York City with her Chihuahua mix, Barney.

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